2020-2021 College Catalog_Amended 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog_Amended [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Network Administration Three-Year Plan


Degree Information  

Two-Year Plan  

Pathways Information

Students pursuing the Network Administration Pathway program should plan their courses with the assistance of a college advisor.  Any electives, pathway options, or General Education courses should be chosen carefully according to the desired career and based on frequent consultation with a college advisor and faculty advisor.  The courses listed reflect the minimum requirements for the Applied Associate of Science degree.  Additional courses or courses with higher education value may be taken in order to meet the requirements of desired career.  

Semester 1 | 10 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 120   3 Fall, Spring
CIS 130  4 Fall, Spring
ENG 101   3 Fall, Spring, Summer

*Prepare for CompTIA A+ 220-1001

Semester 2 | 11 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 220    4 Fall, Spring
CIS 135  4 Fall, Spring
MAT 142    3 Fall, Spring, Summer

*Prepare for CompTIA A+ 220-1002

Semester 3 | 11 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 215    3 Fall
CIS 161  OR CIS 230   4 Fall
Physical & Biological Sciences   4  

 

Semester 4 | 10 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 171 * OR CIS 240    4 Spring
ENG 102   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Arts & Humanities Course  OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course   3  

*Prepare for CompTIA Linux+

Semester 5 | 10 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 228 *   4 Spring
BUS 204    3 Fall, Spring
Arts & Humanities Course  OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course   3  

*Prepare for CompTIA Network+ N10-007 exam

Semester 6 | 10 credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
CIS 237 *   4 Spring
Arts & Humanities Course  OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course   3  
Arts & Humanities Course  OR Social & Behavioral Sciences Course   3  

*Prepare for CompTIA Security+ SY0-501

 

Milestones
Less than 15 Credits
  • Explore track options
  • Advising Milestone - Know degree or certificate requirements
During 15-30 Credits
  • Select a track from the options (Computer Technician, Desktop Support, Graphics & Web Design, or Network Administration)
  • Create resume
  • Advising Milestone - Explore careers related to degree 
During 30-45 Credits
  • Explore internship options
  • Revise resume
  • Explore Graduation requirements
  • Advising Milestone - Know the requirements for degree completion
  • Apply for Basic Certificate
Last Semester
  • Apply for Graduation